Paris exhibitions, autumn and winter 2026-2027: the big shows not to miss
The big exhibitions in Paris through January, February and beyond: Cézanne at the Grand Palais, Monet at the Orangerie, Mary Cassatt and Jenny Holzer at Orsay, Louise Bourgeois at the BnF.
What are the big exhibitions in Paris right now?
Eighteen exhibitions, all open until at least January 2027, most until February or later. The ones not to miss: "Cézanne et nous" at the Grand Palais (until 17 January), "Monet, peindre le temps" at the Orangerie (until 25 January), Mary Cassatt at the Musée d'Orsay (until 31 January) and Louise Bourgeois at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (until 21 February). This selection only keeps shows that run for months: no weekend hangs, no one-night events.
Painting: from Tintoretto to Monet
The Musée Jacquemart-André gives its season to Tintoretto (until 24 January). The Petit Palais shows Eva Gonzalès, Manet's pupil (until 24 January). The Musée Marmottan Monet tells "Histoires de paysages", from Monet to Hockney (until 31 January). At the Orangerie, "Monet, peindre le temps" shares the building with "Contrepoint contemporain. Vija Celmins" (until 15 February). At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Gustave Fayet's collection gathers icons of modern art (until 8 March).
Contemporary art and photography
Kerry James Marshall at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (until 24 January), "Remember Me" at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection (until 18 January), Louise Bourgeois at the BnF (20 October to 21 February), Jenny Holzer at the Musée d'Orsay (20 October to 21 February), Ibrahim Mahama at the Fondation Cartier (22 October to 28 February). The Louvre opens "Louvre Photo" on 4 November (until 3 May), and the Musée Carnavalet follows Jacques Villeglé and urban art in "Paris à l'arraché" (14 October to 14 February).
Fashion, sculpture and Paris
The Musée des Arts décoratifs celebrates forty years of fashion in the museum with "Look!" (until 4 April). The Palais Galliera presents "Un vestiaire à soi", on dissident femininities of the 19th century (until 14 February). At the Musée d'Orsay, Auguste Bartholdi and Liberty Enlightening the World (until 31 January).
Planning your visit
Several shows only open in October or November: the opening date is on each event page. For the most awaited ones, booking a time slot saves the queue. Each event links to its organiser's or ticket seller's page for hours and prices. The selection is revised in January, when the first shows close.
Frequently asked questions
What are the big exhibitions in Paris this autumn and winter?
Cézanne at the Grand Palais, Monet and Vija Celmins at the Orangerie, Mary Cassatt, Jenny Holzer and Bartholdi at the Musée d'Orsay, Louise Bourgeois at the BnF, Kerry James Marshall at the Musée d'Art Moderne, Tintoretto at Jacquemart-André, Eva Gonzalès at the Petit Palais, Gustave Fayet at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, "Remember Me" at the Bourse de Commerce, Ibrahim Mahama at the Fondation Cartier, "Louvre Photo" at the Louvre, Villeglé at Carnavalet, "Look!" at the Arts décoratifs, "Un vestiaire à soi" at the Palais Galliera, Monet to Hockney at Marmottan.
Until when do they run?
All until at least 17 January 2027. The longest: "Look!" until 4 April, "Louvre Photo" until 3 May, Gustave Fayet until 8 March, Ibrahim Mahama until 28 February, Louise Bourgeois and Jenny Holzer until 21 February.
Which shows open in October and November?
Louise Bourgeois at the BnF and Jenny Holzer at Orsay on 20 October, Ibrahim Mahama at the Fondation Cartier on 22 October, Villeglé at Carnavalet on 14 October, "Louvre Photo" on 4 November.
What is on at the Musée d'Orsay this winter?
Mary Cassatt (until 31 January), Jenny Holzer (20 October to 21 February) and Auguste Bartholdi (until 31 January).
Do I need to book?
For the busiest shows, yes: a timed slot saves the queue. Each event page links to its ticket seller.
Are any of these free?
"Louvre Photo" is free under conditions (see the event page). The others are paid; the free-admission rules of the Paris city museums and national museums apply case by case.